It was a heatwave in London the year Pinafore was composed and few people were going to the opera. Sullivan was conducting a series of concerts elsewhere and arranged some of the music from Pinafore for them. The public couldn't get enough of it and the rest is history.
I recognise John Reed, Jeffrey Skitch and Valerie Masterson right away.
It was a heatwave in London the year Pinafore was composed and few people were going to the opera. Sullivan was conducting a series of concerts elsewhere and arranged some of the music from Pinafore for them. The public couldn't get enough of it and the rest is history.
This is a wonderful excerpt...not to mention how well sung and played...bravo!! Thanks so much for sharing!!
I reckon these songs were written brass, and nice days in the park around the bandstand.